• About David Haywood...
David Haywood is the most southerly member of the Public Address team, and lives in an aging house on the banks of the Avon River in Christchurch.
His life has oscillated strangely between arts and science. He began a university degree in 19th century literature, and ended up graduating with a Ph.D. in engineering. In between, he found employment as a forklift driver, guitarist/songwriter, road-works lollipop man, computer programmer, librarian, university lecturer, and research scientist. He currently works full-time as a writer and journalist.
The scientific phase of David's life resulted in patents for cryocooler systems and ocean wave energy technology. His research was recognized with awards from the Foundation for Research Science and Technology, and the Institute of Professional Engineers of New Zealand. He has always suspected that at least one of these awards was due to a clerical error.
Apart from his work on Southerly, David writes articles on a wide range of topics including: travel, science, arts, humour, film, literature, and politics. He has been published in the New Zealand Herald, The (Christchurch) Press, and various magazines. He is also currently working on a book and a film script.
David's disinterest in his appearance means that he is often mistaken for a homeless and/or mentally retarded person. He will write commissioned articles for cash money, and can be contacted here.